Sham Kaushal: 'My Goal Is to Deliver Action That Serves the Story'
Action director Sham Kaushal, who recently completed 40 years in Hindi cinema, spoke about designing action around story rather than spectacle.
Veteran action director Sham Kaushal has said his aim is to create action sequences that serve the story, not spectacle for its own sake.
What happened
In an interview with Variety India, also reported by the Times of India on 30 August 2026, Kaushal pointed to his work on Black Friday, Gangs of Wasseypur, Dangal, Padmaavat and Slumdog Millionaire. He described working with directors such as Danny Boyle and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
He also encouraged Indian filmmakers to tell culturally rooted stories for global audiences. Earlier in August, the Times of India marked his 40 years in Hindi cinema. Kaushal is the father of actors Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal.
What is confirmed
- Sham Kaushal completed 40 years in Hindi cinema in 2026.
Who has responded
Sham Kaushal (Variety India): "My goal is to deliver action that serves the story."
Timeline
- Times of India marks Kaushal's 40 years in cinema
- Variety India interview published
Sources
- Variety India — Sham Kaushal on redefining Bollywood action
- Times of India — Sham Kaushal on reshaping Bollywood action
- Times of India — Sham Kaushal completes 40 years in Hindi cinema
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